Physics at San Jose State University
What traits are you looking for in a physics school? To help you decide if San Jose State University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's physics program.San Jose State is located in San Jose, California and has a total student population of 36,208.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physics section at the bottom of this page.
San Jose State Physics Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physics
- Master’s Degree in Physics
San Jose State Physics Rankings
Physics Student Demographics at San Jose State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at San Jose State University.
San Jose State Physics Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a master's in physics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Concentrations Within Physics
If you plan to be a physics major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at San Jose State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 8 |
Related Majors
Careers That Physics Grads May Go Into
A degree in physics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for San Jose State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 112,960 | $80,510 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 7,870 | $168,790 |
| Physicists | 3,200 | $115,970 |
| Physics Postsecondary Professors | 1,190 | $138,250 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Daderot under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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